Are smart refrigerators the way of the future for storing food?

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 04 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Dr. V. Basil Hans,

  1. Research Professor, Department of Commerce & Management and Humanities & Social Sciences, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Smart refrigerators are changing the way people store food by using new technologies including Wi-Fi, artificial intelligence (AI), internal cameras, voice control, and inventory management systems. This article looks at how smart refrigerators are changing in homes and businesses, looking at how they could make things easier, cut down on food waste, and save energy. New technologies including Wi-Fi, internal cameras, voice control, artificial intelligence (AI), and inventory management systems are transforming how consumers keep food in smart refrigerators. In order to reduce food waste, save energy, and make life easier, this article examines how smart refrigerators are evolving in households and workplaces. The study examines the current market, user benefits, and technology issues to determine whether smart refrigerators are a practical innovation or only a fad. Concerns like cost, long-term reliability, and data privacy are also covered. The essay looks at the existing market, the benefits to users, and the technological problems to see if smart refrigerators are a useful new idea or just a luxury trend. It also talks about worries about data privacy, cost, and long-term dependability. Ultimately, the article wants to find out if smart refrigeration is a big change in how food is stored or just a small change in how appliances are made.

Keywords: Smart appliances, refrigeration technology, Internet of Things (IoT), food storage, Energy efficiency, AI (artificial intelligence), and home automation

How to cite this article:
Dr. V. Basil Hans. Are smart refrigerators the way of the future for storing food?. International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering. 2026; 04(01):-.
How to cite this URL:
Dr. V. Basil Hans. Are smart refrigerators the way of the future for storing food?. International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering. 2026; 04(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijacse/article=2026/view=239717


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Ahead of Print Subscription Review Article
Volume 04
01
Received 06/11/2025
Accepted 28/02/2026
Published 04/04/2026
Publication Time 149 Days
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